S. 3872: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for wigs as durable medical equipment under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2026-02-12 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] |
| Policy area | Health |
| Cosponsors | 0 |
| Latest action | 2026-02-12 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| Last updated | 2026-03-30 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2026-02-12):
This bill includes medically necessary cranial prostheses (e.g., wigs) as covered durable medical equipment under the Medicare program.
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 3872 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 3872?
S. 3872 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for wigs as durable medical equipment under the Medicare program, and for other purposes..
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 3872 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).